Ryan Mathews

He'd rather elude confrontation, as if it's a pursuing linebacker, which is why we haven't heard the three-year starter complain about the biggest riddle involving the Dolphins: Why Miller doesn't get more opportunities.

"I don't want to call it frustration. But when I get the opportunity to make plays, and I'm doing good, I should get more opportunities," said Miller, who has averaged an impressive 4.9 yards per carry this season.

Only five tailbacks who have carried the ball more than 50 times have a higher yards-per-carry average —...

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